COSPLAY NIGHTS AT RIVER’S EDGE DIVE BAR

Level up your Friday night at River’s Edge Dive Bar with Cosplay Nights—a high-energy evening featuring cosplay, games, karaoke, music, drink specials, food, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to show off your personality and creativity.

Whether you’re coming dressed as your favorite character or just looking for a fun night out, everyone is welcome to join the party. Enjoy our Cosplay Contest, compete for prizes, sing your favorite songs during karaoke, and dance the night away with a live DJ.

What to Expect:

• Cosplay Contest with prizes

• Games & Karaoke

• Live DJ & Entertainment

• Drink Specials

• Affordable Food Options

• Prizes & Giveaways

• Onsite Security

📅 Every 2nd Friday
⏰ 6:00 PM – Midnight
📍 River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Road, New Albany, IN 47150

Come dressed up, bring your friends, and get ready to level up your passion for cosplay, music, games, and nightlife.

21+ Event.

Alternative Lifestyle Night at River’s Edge Dive Bar

Looking for a fun, relaxed night out where you can meet new people, enjoy great music, and have a good time in a comfortable, no-pressure environment? Alternative Lifestyle Night at River’s Edge Dive Bar brings a unique midweek experience to New Albany.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6 PM to 12 AM for an evening filled with drink specials, food, live music, dancing, karaoke, bar games, and indoor & outdoor entertainment.

Whether you're coming with friends, looking to socialize, or simply want to enjoy a different kind of night out, Alternative Lifestyle Night is designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can relax, have fun, and enjoy the evening at their own pace.

What to Expect

• Adult Social Meet & Greet

• Drink & food specials

• Live music & dancing

• Karaoke

• Bar games & entertainment

• Indoor & outdoor activities

• Comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere

• On-site security

📍 River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Road
New Albany, IN 47150

📞 812-590-2620
🌐 www.riversedgedivebar.com

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday • 6 PM–12 AM

Come out, unwind, meet some new people, and experience Alternative Lifestyle Night at River’s Edge Dive Bar!

Couples Night at River’s Edge Dive Bar ❤️

Make your next date night one to remember at Couples Night, happening every 4th Friday of the month at River’s Edge Dive Bar in New Albany!

Bring your significant other and enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring live music, dancing, karaoke, games, drink specials, and great vibes. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a night out together, Couples Night is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and make some memories.

🕕 Every 4th Friday | 6 PM – Midnight
📍 River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd, New Albany, IN 47114

Enjoy a night designed for couples, but everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the atmosphere. With onsite security, drink specials, entertainment, and plenty of ways to have fun, there's something for everyone.

Grab your favorite person and join us for Couples Night at River’s Edge Dive Bar! ❤️🥂

For more information, visit riversedgedivebar.com or call 812-590-2620.

RIVER’S EDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

5 NIGHTS • 24 SPOTS MAX • $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The competition starts Friday, October 16.

River’s Edge is looking for 16–24 acts to compete in a five-night Battle of the Bands competition.

All genres are welcome. Bands, solo artists, duos, and groups may enter.

Click below to fill out Registration Form

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

ALL COMPETITION NIGHTS START AT 10 PM

Friday, October 16 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 17 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Friday, October 23 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 24 — 10 PM — 4 Acts

Acts will compete in groups of four.

One winner from each preliminary round advances to the Final Battle.

FINAL BATTLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — 10 PM

The preliminary winners return for the championship round.

One act will be crowned the River’s Edge Battle of the Bands Champion.

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The overall champion will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 total, consisting of cash and additional prizes.

The exact cash and prize breakdown will be announced before the Final Battle.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

$40 PER ACT

Submit your act information and pay the $40 registration fee to enter.

Once registration and payment are received, River’s Edge will contact you with your competition date and additional performance information.

Spots are limited to 24 acts.

🎟️ AUDIENCE ADMISSION

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

Every paid admission includes one official voting ballot.

Guests who leave and return may purchase another admission for $10, which includes another official voting ballot.

🗳️ ONE PAID ADMISSION = ONE BALLOT

The official ballot box will remain locked until voting closes at the end of each competition night.

No running vote totals will be announced.

Once voting closes, all valid ballots will be counted. The act receiving the most valid votes will advance to the Final Battle.

VOTING RULES

• Only official River’s Edge voting ballots will be counted.

• Each paid admission receives one ballot.

• Additional ballots are available through additional paid admissions/re-entry.

• Ballots must be submitted before voting closes.

• Duplicate, copied, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid ballots may be rejected.

• The ballot box will remain locked until voting officially closes.

• Voting totals will not be announced before the official count.

• River’s Edge staff will oversee the voting process.

• Decisions regarding ballot validity and the official count are final.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Each act will receive an assigned performance time.

Competitors must arrive by their designated check-in time and be ready to perform when called.

Performance times and stage instructions will be provided to each registered act before their competition date.

Competitors are responsible for:

• Arriving on time.

• Bringing required instruments and personal equipment.

• Following the assigned performance schedule.

• Staying within the assigned performance time.

• Following venue and staff instructions.

• Maintaining professional conduct throughout the event.

Failure to appear, excessive lateness, or failure to follow event rules may result in loss of performance time or disqualification.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT

River’s Edge will provide the available house sound system and stage equipment.

Competitors are responsible for their own instruments, specialty equipment, pedals, cables, controllers, and other personal equipment unless otherwise arranged with event staff.

Additional sound and stage information will be provided to registered competitors.

FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT

All competitors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Fighting, threats, harassment, intentionally disrupting another competitor, damaging property, interfering with the voting process, ballot manipulation, or other forms of cheating may result in removal or disqualification.

Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their members and crew.

MEDIA & PROMOTION

By registering, competitors acknowledge that River’s Edge Dive Bar and event organizers may photograph, record, and/or video the event and performances for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, websites, and future event promotion.

Competitors are encouraged to promote their scheduled competition night and bring their supporters.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The $40 registration fee may be paid at the door, but your act must be registered at least ONE WEEK before your assigned preliminary competition date.

The registration form will request basic information including:

• Act/Band Name

• Primary Contact

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Genre

• Number of Performers

• Social Media Link (if available)

• Preferred Preliminary Competition Date

A $40 registration fee is required to officially enter.

Competition dates and group assignments will be finalized by River’s Edge.

OCTOBER 31 — SEPARATE EVENT

🎃 RIVER’S EDGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 31 will feature a separate Halloween Costume Party at River’s Edge.

The Halloween event is not part of the Battle of the Bands competition.

THE BATTLE STARTS OCTOBER 16

10 PM EACH NIGHT

$40 TO COMPETE

$10 ADMISSION

ONE BALLOT WITH EVERY PAID ADMISSION

16–24 ACTS

4 ACTS PER PRELIMINARY ROUND

4 PRELIMINARY WINNERS

1 FINAL BATTLE

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

CASH + PRIZES

5 NIGHTS. 1 CHAMPION.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd
New Albany, IN

812-590-2620

RiversEdgeDiveBar.com

RIVER’S EDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

5 NIGHTS • 24 SPOTS MAX • $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The competition starts Friday, October 16.

River’s Edge is looking for 16–24 acts to compete in a five-night Battle of the Bands competition.

All genres are welcome. Bands, solo artists, duos, and groups may enter.

Click below to fill out Registration Form

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

ALL COMPETITION NIGHTS START AT 10 PM

Friday, October 16 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 17 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Friday, October 23 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 24 — 10 PM — 4 Acts

Acts will compete in groups of four.

One winner from each preliminary round advances to the Final Battle.

FINAL BATTLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — 10 PM

The preliminary winners return for the championship round.

One act will be crowned the River’s Edge Battle of the Bands Champion.

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The overall champion will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 total, consisting of cash and additional prizes.

The exact cash and prize breakdown will be announced before the Final Battle.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

$40 PER ACT

Submit your act information and pay the $40 registration fee to enter.

Once registration and payment are received, River’s Edge will contact you with your competition date and additional performance information.

Spots are limited to 24 acts.

🎟️ AUDIENCE ADMISSION

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

Every paid admission includes one official voting ballot.

Guests who leave and return may purchase another admission for $10, which includes another official voting ballot.

🗳️ ONE PAID ADMISSION = ONE BALLOT

The official ballot box will remain locked until voting closes at the end of each competition night.

No running vote totals will be announced.

Once voting closes, all valid ballots will be counted. The act receiving the most valid votes will advance to the Final Battle.

VOTING RULES

• Only official River’s Edge voting ballots will be counted.

• Each paid admission receives one ballot.

• Additional ballots are available through additional paid admissions/re-entry.

• Ballots must be submitted before voting closes.

• Duplicate, copied, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid ballots may be rejected.

• The ballot box will remain locked until voting officially closes.

• Voting totals will not be announced before the official count.

• River’s Edge staff will oversee the voting process.

• Decisions regarding ballot validity and the official count are final.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Each act will receive an assigned performance time.

Competitors must arrive by their designated check-in time and be ready to perform when called.

Performance times and stage instructions will be provided to each registered act before their competition date.

Competitors are responsible for:

• Arriving on time.

• Bringing required instruments and personal equipment.

• Following the assigned performance schedule.

• Staying within the assigned performance time.

• Following venue and staff instructions.

• Maintaining professional conduct throughout the event.

Failure to appear, excessive lateness, or failure to follow event rules may result in loss of performance time or disqualification.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT

River’s Edge will provide the available house sound system and stage equipment.

Competitors are responsible for their own instruments, specialty equipment, pedals, cables, controllers, and other personal equipment unless otherwise arranged with event staff.

Additional sound and stage information will be provided to registered competitors.

FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT

All competitors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Fighting, threats, harassment, intentionally disrupting another competitor, damaging property, interfering with the voting process, ballot manipulation, or other forms of cheating may result in removal or disqualification.

Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their members and crew.

MEDIA & PROMOTION

By registering, competitors acknowledge that River’s Edge Dive Bar and event organizers may photograph, record, and/or video the event and performances for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, websites, and future event promotion.

Competitors are encouraged to promote their scheduled competition night and bring their supporters.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The $40 registration fee may be paid at the door, but your act must be registered at least ONE WEEK before your assigned preliminary competition date.

The registration form will request basic information including:

• Act/Band Name

• Primary Contact

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Genre

• Number of Performers

• Social Media Link (if available)

• Preferred Preliminary Competition Date

A $40 registration fee is required to officially enter.

Competition dates and group assignments will be finalized by River’s Edge.

OCTOBER 31 — SEPARATE EVENT

🎃 RIVER’S EDGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 31 will feature a separate Halloween Costume Party at River’s Edge.

The Halloween event is not part of the Battle of the Bands competition.

THE BATTLE STARTS OCTOBER 16

10 PM EACH NIGHT

$40 TO COMPETE

$10 ADMISSION

ONE BALLOT WITH EVERY PAID ADMISSION

16–24 ACTS

4 ACTS PER PRELIMINARY ROUND

4 PRELIMINARY WINNERS

1 FINAL BATTLE

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

CASH + PRIZES

5 NIGHTS. 1 CHAMPION.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd
New Albany, IN

812-590-2620

RiversEdgeDiveBar.com

RIVER’S EDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

5 NIGHTS • 24 SPOTS MAX • $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The competition starts Friday, October 16.

River’s Edge is looking for 16–24 acts to compete in a five-night Battle of the Bands competition.

All genres are welcome. Bands, solo artists, duos, and groups may enter.

Click below to fill out Registration Form

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

ALL COMPETITION NIGHTS START AT 10 PM

Friday, October 16 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 17 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Friday, October 23 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 24 — 10 PM — 4 Acts

Acts will compete in groups of four.

One winner from each preliminary round advances to the Final Battle.

FINAL BATTLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — 10 PM

The preliminary winners return for the championship round.

One act will be crowned the River’s Edge Battle of the Bands Champion.

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The overall champion will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 total, consisting of cash and additional prizes.

The exact cash and prize breakdown will be announced before the Final Battle.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

$40 PER ACT

Submit your act information and pay the $40 registration fee to enter.

Once registration and payment are received, River’s Edge will contact you with your competition date and additional performance information.

Spots are limited to 24 acts.

🎟️ AUDIENCE ADMISSION

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

Every paid admission includes one official voting ballot.

Guests who leave and return may purchase another admission for $10, which includes another official voting ballot.

🗳️ ONE PAID ADMISSION = ONE BALLOT

The official ballot box will remain locked until voting closes at the end of each competition night.

No running vote totals will be announced.

Once voting closes, all valid ballots will be counted. The act receiving the most valid votes will advance to the Final Battle.

VOTING RULES

• Only official River’s Edge voting ballots will be counted.

• Each paid admission receives one ballot.

• Additional ballots are available through additional paid admissions/re-entry.

• Ballots must be submitted before voting closes.

• Duplicate, copied, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid ballots may be rejected.

• The ballot box will remain locked until voting officially closes.

• Voting totals will not be announced before the official count.

• River’s Edge staff will oversee the voting process.

• Decisions regarding ballot validity and the official count are final.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Each act will receive an assigned performance time.

Competitors must arrive by their designated check-in time and be ready to perform when called.

Performance times and stage instructions will be provided to each registered act before their competition date.

Competitors are responsible for:

• Arriving on time.

• Bringing required instruments and personal equipment.

• Following the assigned performance schedule.

• Staying within the assigned performance time.

• Following venue and staff instructions.

• Maintaining professional conduct throughout the event.

Failure to appear, excessive lateness, or failure to follow event rules may result in loss of performance time or disqualification.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT

River’s Edge will provide the available house sound system and stage equipment.

Competitors are responsible for their own instruments, specialty equipment, pedals, cables, controllers, and other personal equipment unless otherwise arranged with event staff.

Additional sound and stage information will be provided to registered competitors.

FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT

All competitors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Fighting, threats, harassment, intentionally disrupting another competitor, damaging property, interfering with the voting process, ballot manipulation, or other forms of cheating may result in removal or disqualification.

Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their members and crew.

MEDIA & PROMOTION

By registering, competitors acknowledge that River’s Edge Dive Bar and event organizers may photograph, record, and/or video the event and performances for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, websites, and future event promotion.

Competitors are encouraged to promote their scheduled competition night and bring their supporters.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The $40 registration fee may be paid at the door, but your act must be registered at least ONE WEEK before your assigned preliminary competition date.

The registration form will request basic information including:

• Act/Band Name

• Primary Contact

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Genre

• Number of Performers

• Social Media Link (if available)

• Preferred Preliminary Competition Date

A $40 registration fee is required to officially enter.

Competition dates and group assignments will be finalized by River’s Edge.

OCTOBER 31 — SEPARATE EVENT

🎃 RIVER’S EDGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 31 will feature a separate Halloween Costume Party at River’s Edge.

The Halloween event is not part of the Battle of the Bands competition.

THE BATTLE STARTS OCTOBER 16

10 PM EACH NIGHT

$40 TO COMPETE

$10 ADMISSION

ONE BALLOT WITH EVERY PAID ADMISSION

16–24 ACTS

4 ACTS PER PRELIMINARY ROUND

4 PRELIMINARY WINNERS

1 FINAL BATTLE

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

CASH + PRIZES

5 NIGHTS. 1 CHAMPION.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd
New Albany, IN

812-590-2620

RiversEdgeDiveBar.com

RIVER’S EDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

5 NIGHTS • 24 SPOTS MAX • $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The competition starts Friday, October 16.

River’s Edge is looking for 16–24 acts to compete in a five-night Battle of the Bands competition.

All genres are welcome. Bands, solo artists, duos, and groups may enter.

Click below to fill out Registration Form

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

ALL COMPETITION NIGHTS START AT 10 PM

Friday, October 16 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 17 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Friday, October 23 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 24 — 10 PM — 4 Acts

Acts will compete in groups of four.

One winner from each preliminary round advances to the Final Battle.

FINAL BATTLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — 10 PM

The preliminary winners return for the championship round.

One act will be crowned the River’s Edge Battle of the Bands Champion.

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The overall champion will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 total, consisting of cash and additional prizes.

The exact cash and prize breakdown will be announced before the Final Battle.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

$40 PER ACT

Submit your act information and pay the $40 registration fee to enter.

Once registration and payment are received, River’s Edge will contact you with your competition date and additional performance information.

Spots are limited to 24 acts.

🎟️ AUDIENCE ADMISSION

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

Every paid admission includes one official voting ballot.

Guests who leave and return may purchase another admission for $10, which includes another official voting ballot.

🗳️ ONE PAID ADMISSION = ONE BALLOT

The official ballot box will remain locked until voting closes at the end of each competition night.

No running vote totals will be announced.

Once voting closes, all valid ballots will be counted. The act receiving the most valid votes will advance to the Final Battle.

VOTING RULES

• Only official River’s Edge voting ballots will be counted.

• Each paid admission receives one ballot.

• Additional ballots are available through additional paid admissions/re-entry.

• Ballots must be submitted before voting closes.

• Duplicate, copied, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid ballots may be rejected.

• The ballot box will remain locked until voting officially closes.

• Voting totals will not be announced before the official count.

• River’s Edge staff will oversee the voting process.

• Decisions regarding ballot validity and the official count are final.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Each act will receive an assigned performance time.

Competitors must arrive by their designated check-in time and be ready to perform when called.

Performance times and stage instructions will be provided to each registered act before their competition date.

Competitors are responsible for:

• Arriving on time.

• Bringing required instruments and personal equipment.

• Following the assigned performance schedule.

• Staying within the assigned performance time.

• Following venue and staff instructions.

• Maintaining professional conduct throughout the event.

Failure to appear, excessive lateness, or failure to follow event rules may result in loss of performance time or disqualification.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT

River’s Edge will provide the available house sound system and stage equipment.

Competitors are responsible for their own instruments, specialty equipment, pedals, cables, controllers, and other personal equipment unless otherwise arranged with event staff.

Additional sound and stage information will be provided to registered competitors.

FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT

All competitors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Fighting, threats, harassment, intentionally disrupting another competitor, damaging property, interfering with the voting process, ballot manipulation, or other forms of cheating may result in removal or disqualification.

Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their members and crew.

MEDIA & PROMOTION

By registering, competitors acknowledge that River’s Edge Dive Bar and event organizers may photograph, record, and/or video the event and performances for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, websites, and future event promotion.

Competitors are encouraged to promote their scheduled competition night and bring their supporters.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The $40 registration fee may be paid at the door, but your act must be registered at least ONE WEEK before your assigned preliminary competition date.

The registration form will request basic information including:

• Act/Band Name

• Primary Contact

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Genre

• Number of Performers

• Social Media Link (if available)

• Preferred Preliminary Competition Date

A $40 registration fee is required to officially enter.

Competition dates and group assignments will be finalized by River’s Edge.

OCTOBER 31 — SEPARATE EVENT

🎃 RIVER’S EDGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 31 will feature a separate Halloween Costume Party at River’s Edge.

The Halloween event is not part of the Battle of the Bands competition.

THE BATTLE STARTS OCTOBER 16

10 PM EACH NIGHT

$40 TO COMPETE

$10 ADMISSION

ONE BALLOT WITH EVERY PAID ADMISSION

16–24 ACTS

4 ACTS PER PRELIMINARY ROUND

4 PRELIMINARY WINNERS

1 FINAL BATTLE

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

CASH + PRIZES

5 NIGHTS. 1 CHAMPION.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd
New Albany, IN

812-590-2620

RiversEdgeDiveBar.com

RIVER’S EDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS

5 NIGHTS • 24 SPOTS MAX • $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The competition starts Friday, October 16.

River’s Edge is looking for 16–24 acts to compete in a five-night Battle of the Bands competition.

All genres are welcome. Bands, solo artists, duos, and groups may enter.

Click below to fill out Registration Form

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS

ALL COMPETITION NIGHTS START AT 10 PM

Friday, October 16 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 17 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Friday, October 23 — 10 PM — 4 Acts
Saturday, October 24 — 10 PM — 4 Acts

Acts will compete in groups of four.

One winner from each preliminary round advances to the Final Battle.

FINAL BATTLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — 10 PM

The preliminary winners return for the championship round.

One act will be crowned the River’s Edge Battle of the Bands Champion.

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

The overall champion will receive a prize package valued at $2,000 total, consisting of cash and additional prizes.

The exact cash and prize breakdown will be announced before the Final Battle.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

$40 PER ACT

Submit your act information and pay the $40 registration fee to enter.

Once registration and payment are received, River’s Edge will contact you with your competition date and additional performance information.

Spots are limited to 24 acts.

🎟️ AUDIENCE ADMISSION

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

Every paid admission includes one official voting ballot.

Guests who leave and return may purchase another admission for $10, which includes another official voting ballot.

🗳️ ONE PAID ADMISSION = ONE BALLOT

The official ballot box will remain locked until voting closes at the end of each competition night.

No running vote totals will be announced.

Once voting closes, all valid ballots will be counted. The act receiving the most valid votes will advance to the Final Battle.

VOTING RULES

• Only official River’s Edge voting ballots will be counted.

• Each paid admission receives one ballot.

• Additional ballots are available through additional paid admissions/re-entry.

• Ballots must be submitted before voting closes.

• Duplicate, copied, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid ballots may be rejected.

• The ballot box will remain locked until voting officially closes.

• Voting totals will not be announced before the official count.

• River’s Edge staff will oversee the voting process.

• Decisions regarding ballot validity and the official count are final.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Each act will receive an assigned performance time.

Competitors must arrive by their designated check-in time and be ready to perform when called.

Performance times and stage instructions will be provided to each registered act before their competition date.

Competitors are responsible for:

• Arriving on time.

• Bringing required instruments and personal equipment.

• Following the assigned performance schedule.

• Staying within the assigned performance time.

• Following venue and staff instructions.

• Maintaining professional conduct throughout the event.

Failure to appear, excessive lateness, or failure to follow event rules may result in loss of performance time or disqualification.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT

River’s Edge will provide the available house sound system and stage equipment.

Competitors are responsible for their own instruments, specialty equipment, pedals, cables, controllers, and other personal equipment unless otherwise arranged with event staff.

Additional sound and stage information will be provided to registered competitors.

FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT

All competitors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.

Fighting, threats, harassment, intentionally disrupting another competitor, damaging property, interfering with the voting process, ballot manipulation, or other forms of cheating may result in removal or disqualification.

Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their members and crew.

MEDIA & PROMOTION

By registering, competitors acknowledge that River’s Edge Dive Bar and event organizers may photograph, record, and/or video the event and performances for promotional purposes, including social media, advertising, websites, and future event promotion.

Competitors are encouraged to promote their scheduled competition night and bring their supporters.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The $40 registration fee may be paid at the door, but your act must be registered at least ONE WEEK before your assigned preliminary competition date.

The registration form will request basic information including:

• Act/Band Name

• Primary Contact

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Genre

• Number of Performers

• Social Media Link (if available)

• Preferred Preliminary Competition Date

A $40 registration fee is required to officially enter.

Competition dates and group assignments will be finalized by River’s Edge.

OCTOBER 31 — SEPARATE EVENT

🎃 RIVER’S EDGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, October 31 will feature a separate Halloween Costume Party at River’s Edge.

The Halloween event is not part of the Battle of the Bands competition.

THE BATTLE STARTS OCTOBER 16

10 PM EACH NIGHT

$40 TO COMPETE

$10 ADMISSION

ONE BALLOT WITH EVERY PAID ADMISSION

16–24 ACTS

4 ACTS PER PRELIMINARY ROUND

4 PRELIMINARY WINNERS

1 FINAL BATTLE

🏆 $2,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE

CASH + PRIZES

5 NIGHTS. 1 CHAMPION.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd
New Albany, IN

812-590-2620

RiversEdgeDiveBar.com

👢 Boot Scootin’ Boogie Drag Show

Get ready for a Boot Scootin’ Boogie Drag Show at River’s Edge Dive Bar in New Albany!

Hosted by Sin City Covergirl Lacy Rae, this high-energy night brings together an incredible lineup of drag performers for a night of music, dancing, entertainment, and plenty of attitude.

🎤 Featuring

Lacy Rae — Host
B. Gauge
Femmntastic Barbie
Aminah Munro
Winter Star
Anita Passion
Lily St. Drake
Prince Carter

🤠 Boots, rhinestones, big personalities, and drag — come ready to party!

📅 Saturday, November 7th

Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Show Starts: 9:00 PM
21+
$5 Cover

📍 River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Road
New Albany, IN 47150

Come out for a full night of drag entertainment at the River’s Edge. Grab some food and drinks, bring your friends, and enjoy the show!

River’s Edge Dive Bar — Good Vibes • Good Music • Great Food

🎮 GTA VI Release Party 🎮

Friday, November 20th • 8:00 PM • 21+

It’s finally time to celebrate GTA VI — and we’re turning River’s Edge Dive Bar into your Friday night gaming headquarters!

Come hang out, grab a drink, talk some GTA, and settle in for a night of games, prizes, music, karaoke, and good old-fashioned chaos. Whether you’re here to talk about everything GTA VI, jump into a game, show off your skills, or just kick back with your friends, there’s something going on all night.

🎮 GTA VI Talk & Gaming
🎮 Bring Your Console & Come Play
🎤 Karaoke Room
🏆 Games & Prizes
🍺 Drink Specials — including $1 Beers
🎮 Xbox Series X & PS5 Gaming
👥 Bring Your Friends & Come Hang Out

Got a console? Bring it! Bring your setup, bring your friends, and come ready to share, play, compete, and talk all things GTA.

No matter if you're counting down the minutes to GTA VI or just looking for a damn good Friday night, River’s Edge is the place to be.

📅 Friday, November 20th
⏰ 8:00 PM
🔞 21+
📍 River’s Edge Dive Bar
1720 Old River Rd, New Albany, IN

COLD DRINKS. LOUD NIGHTS. NO BS.